For ministers
Committed to service excellence to support ministers
New mental well-being and EAP services
Spring Health has replaced Cigna as the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provider. If you’re enrolled in the Medical Plan or in the EAP without medical coverage, Spring Health offers you mental health care navigation and EAP services.
The 2025 Benefits Plan: Supporting those who serve the Church
The 2025 Benefits Plan offers three dues packages and several enhancements to provide even greater value to pastoral leadership and their congregations.
Want to learn more about how the Benefits Plan supports ministries? Join Board staff for Benefits Regional Summit: Understanding the Value of the Benefits Plan, a series of one- and two-days events held in various locations this spring.
Updated guide for structuring terms of call available
Living by the Gospel is a resource for congregations as they determine salaries and benefits for ministers for 2025. It details the benefits available through the 2025 Benefits Plan and how they work together with the education and assistance programs to support ministers’ well-being.
This decision-making resource includes data on effective salary by job code, geography, congregation size, gender, and minister age. The 223rd General Assembly (2018) authorized Living by the Gospel to promote awareness of gender disparity in benefits and salary packages.
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Resources for those affected by a natural disaster or crisis
If you have been affected by a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, we offer resources to help with urgent needs, from obtaining medical care and accessing medications to receiving financial assistance. Resources are also available through the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for those coping with critical incidents, including mass shootings and violence in communities.
Access natural disaster and crisis resources
You may be eligible for assistance
The Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions supports Benefits Plan members through 11 distinct grant opportunities. Some of these grants are designed specifically for ministers, providing financial assistance for personal and educational debt and respite and vocational support.
Help for life's challenges
As part of our commitment to wholeness, the Board of Pensions recognizes the need to elevate mental health and wellness for everyone. The following resources are available to you to support your mental health and well-being.
Connect with Quantum Health
If you are enrolled in the PPO, EPO, or HDHP medical option, care navigation is available for personalized support on your healthcare journey. When you have a question about your medical or prescription drug benefits, Quantum Health's Care Coordinators are just a call, click, or tap away.
Using your benefits
Explore information and resources that can help you better understand and use your benefits.
Benefits guidance
Life events
Forms
Benefits documents
Benefits guidance
Life events
Forms
Benefits documents